Business Gamification Efforts: Winners But Many Losers

Businesses are playing games. In a trend called "business gamification," companies apply game elements — such as chances to win points, badges, prizes and other incentives — to websites, applications and employee programs. They hope to increase customer or employee engagement, build loyalty and boost sales. Gaming is not just about points and the badges, but about what those things ...

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